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Today in American History - August 20

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:
1694 - Proprietary government was reinstated in Pennsylvania with William Penn as Governor after being a royal colony.

1794 - Battle of Fallen Timbers occurred. General Anthony Wayne defeated a force of Indians in Northwest Ohio, ending hostilities in the region.

1886 - Eight anarchists are sentenced because of the Haymarket Affair.

1940 - Radar was used for first time.

1956 - President Eisenhower was nominated for reelection.

1992 - George Herbert Walker Bush was nominated to run for President.
Births:
1833 - Benjamin Harrison born
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